Haynesville Shale Rig Count Holds at 57 Active Rigs
The Haynesville Shale maintains 57 active drilling rigs. The basin accounts for 7.1% of total US drilling activity. Oil-directed rigs: unavailable. Gas-directed rigs: unavailable.
Active Rigs
As of September 26, 2026
Oil Rigs
Gas Rigs
of US Total
About the Haynesville Shale
Premier natural gas shale play spanning East Texas and Northwest Louisiana
US Rig Count Trend (Reference)
* Chart shows total US rig count for context. Basin-specific historical data available via API.
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Haynesville Shale FAQ
The Haynesville Shale currently has 57 active drilling rigs, representing 7.1% of total US drilling activity. This includes unavailable oil-directed rigs and unavailable gas-directed rigs.
The Haynesville Shale spans Louisiana and Texas. Premier natural gas shale play spanning East Texas and Northwest Louisiana
Baker Hughes releases updated rig count data every Friday at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The Haynesville Shale count is included as part of this weekly census of active drilling rigs.